tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post6226147381263762703..comments2024-01-02T07:48:42.623-05:00Comments on Comics And...Other Imaginary Tales: Marvel Solicitations MayJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00352163584546054887noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-27445332440843962342007-02-17T02:32:00.000-05:002007-02-17T02:32:00.000-05:00I was of course talking about the last decade Lee....I was of course talking about the last decade Lee.<BR/><BR/>The other Marvel work you mention was early 90's.<BR/><BR/>He worked DC for over ten years before returning to Marvel for superhero stuff. UFF and the ULTIMATE trilogy was his first superhero stuff in quite a few years that was work for hire.<BR/><BR/>He wasn't "in and out" of Marvel. He left after a bad row with Marvel and return over ten years later because of Joe Q.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't call DRUID or DOOM 2099 superhero fare. Though his short, brief stint on THOR was amazing.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026335818721649588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-41456401110234222672007-02-16T22:35:00.000-05:002007-02-16T22:35:00.000-05:00The worst part about Greg Land's cover is the disc...The worst part about Greg Land's cover is the disconnect between it and description of the comic:<BR/><BR/>"The awesome heroes of two universes continue their epic clash over the results of young Reed Richards’s meddling. When the smoke clears, will either Earth survive? It’s the Squadron Supreme versus the best of the Ultimate Universe. It doesn’t get much better!"<BR/><BR/>Unless this "epic clash" is an all-girl pillowfight, it is NOT appropriate. Not ALL fanboys are sex-starved wankers!notinthefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537680561821564347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-56955114116857538102007-02-16T22:27:00.000-05:002007-02-16T22:27:00.000-05:00Matthew-I agree about the Star Wars strips hc.. Mo...Matthew-<BR/><BR/>I agree about the Star Wars strips hc.. Mostly for the Williamson v the story. It's taken me years to appreciate Williamson but now that I "see it"... I can't get enough. <BR/><BR/>As for Spidey... just don't know. Stan's writing is sooooo clunky. And while I like Romita, a whole book? The truth is, I will wait until I see it before commiting.<BR/><BR/>>>That picture is so iconic, it obviously an homage. >><BR/>The original image comes from the old 50's movie poster so most like it is in public domain, but still. I speak for Jim here too, but recently there seem to be alot of "homage" covers. There's a point where enough is enough, draw something original. That was more the issue than anything else. This book just happened to be the offender this month.<BR/><BR/>>> another perk to the omnibus is that it's colored to match the original. >><BR/>Is this true? The mastworks aren't even close to original colors. I mean, not by a mile. In some cases they added backgrounds bad. I may have to reconsider this purchase if it is original coloring. <BR/><BR/>I will say too, that HC's are becoming very collectible. There was a point when they were just nice-to-haves but more and more people are getting them as investments. You should seem some of the prices for back issue HC's on ebay. Crazy.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941136992562060124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-50327956274053979802007-02-16T22:17:00.000-05:002007-02-16T22:17:00.000-05:00Jeff-Part of the problem with Marvel & DC for that...Jeff-<BR/>Part of the problem with Marvel & DC for that matter is I (&Jim)have been reading this stuff for 20+ years. There's only so many times I get excited about this month's Thanos lite attempting the destroy the universe. Part of the appeal of the older stuff is... well simply that's what I grew up on. <BR/><BR/>That said, Marvel hasn't had a very good couple of years, I agree there.<BR/><BR/>Shawn-<BR/>Finding a groove at Marvel??? What are you talking about, he wrote Cap'n America under the 2099 banner, Hellstorm, and Druid. He's been in/out of Marvel since '99. AND, based upon your semi slight, I shall be staying away from the Gah-Lak-Tus HC.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941136992562060124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-67493186336919458182007-02-16T22:16:00.000-05:002007-02-16T22:16:00.000-05:00Matthew - The Spider-Man Omnibus was a no brainer ...Matthew - The Spider-Man Omnibus was a no brainer for me, even with owning the Masterworks. I loved the Lee/Ditko Spidey stuff.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352163584546054887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-9712595339684348612007-02-16T22:01:00.000-05:002007-02-16T22:01:00.000-05:00Me. I'll be getting the Spidey newsstrip HC. I l...Me. I'll be getting the Spidey newsstrip HC. I love that stuff. I still have strips of the Peter/MJ wedding in my desk drawer. I'd love to see the Star Wars strips reprinted in their original B/W (color Sundays) form in a HC too.<BR/><BR/>I think y'all are over reacting to that Marvel Adventures Avengers image. That picture is so iconic, it obviously an homage. Who knows who the original artist is...can an image be part of the public domain? This is a great book, which I mentioned on this week's show. Jeff Parker is a new writer to me, but I found his stories in the first digest to be very action packed, character driven, funny and ingenious with lots of fresh plot ideas. I may have to reconsider just getting the digests and start getting the monthly. Rusty called this the Kiddie Avengers book. Compared to what's part of the "mainstream" Marvel U, I guess that's true, but these are not dumbed down stories. They are a little lite, but not as much as DC's JLU series and it's the only real "new" Avengers stories being published right now.<BR/><BR/>I've already pre-ordered the Spider-man Omnibus and I'd love to get the Silver Surfer one too. His battle with Thor in issue 4 is great. I first read a few issues when it was reprinted in Fantasy Masterworks, while in traction back in 1980. More than just letter pages, another perk to the omnibus is that it's colored to match the original. A lot of times nowadays they'll update the colors. That may make things better or it may ruin the nostalgia for you (think Lucas mucking up his original trilogy films).<BR/><BR/>I really need to get up to date on the Hulk masterworks. I really need to budget my money to get more HC's. Of course, we'll probably get a Hulk omnibus next year - I can wait for that.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to your floppies/trade/HC post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-80839332092380437962007-02-16T11:00:00.000-05:002007-02-16T11:00:00.000-05:00I don't think the Ultimate Gah-lak-tus trilogy was...I don't think the Ultimate Gah-lak-tus trilogy was Ellis having a weak writing stint. Instead I challenge it took him awhile to get into the groove at Marvel. <BR/><BR/>He did UFF and then this. From there he went on to do NEXTWAVE, NEWUNIVERSAL, and THUNDERBOLTS.<BR/><BR/>I'd say he's gotten used to superhero comics again.<BR/><BR/>And the SUE STORM is one bad and naughty girl...mmm...Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026335818721649588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-15275445551608939862007-02-16T10:20:00.000-05:002007-02-16T10:20:00.000-05:00Marvel's output is the weakest it's ever been. It...Marvel's output is the weakest it's ever been. It's pretty sad when the things you get most excited about are collections of older stuff. What happened to the House of Ideas? Are they waiting for the end of Civil War or what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com